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A member asked:
I wake up with a thumb that is locked up. it goes away after i move it around. what could that be?
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Snapping thumb: This is caused by a tendinitis of the thumb. A local cortisone injection usually resolves the issue, at least for a while.
Answered 5/4/2013
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Trigger finger: Your history is classic for trigger finger or in this case a trigger thumb. Your doc can help you with this.
Answered 11/27/2017
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